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Add 60/54 and 15/56

1^st number: 1 6/54, 2^nd number: 15/56

60/54 + 15/56 is 695/504.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   60/54 = 60 × 28/54 × 28 = 1680/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   15/56 = 15 × 27/56 × 27 = 405/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/1512 + 405/1512 = 1680 + 405/1512 = 2085/1512
5. 2085/1512 simplified gives 695/504
6. So, 60/54 + 15/56 = 695/504
   In mixed form: 1191/504

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